Tech Notes Team GaN chargers: why smaller chargers are now faster If your new charger is half the size of your old one but charges your laptop faster, you can thank a material called gallium nitride, or GaN. Silicon versus GaN For decades, chargers were built with s... Accessories Explainers Oct 10, 2026
Tech Notes Team A beginner's guide to flying a camera drone Camera drones have become small, stable and surprisingly easy to fly. With a little preparation, your first flight can also produce your first great aerial photo. Before you fly Check the local rules.... Cameras & drones Tips Oct 6, 2026
Tech Notes Team Build your first gaming setup, step by step A great gaming setup isn't about buying the most expensive thing in every category. It's about balance: a fast screen, responsive controls and a comfortable space to play. Step 1: the screen Refresh r... Buying guides Gaming Oct 1, 2026
Tech Notes Team Five easy smart home upgrades for under $250 A smart home doesn't have to mean rewiring your house. These five upgrades plug in, screw in or stick on, and each one takes less than half an hour to set up. 1. Smart bulbs for instant atmosphere Swa... Smart home Tips Sep 24, 2026
Tech Notes Team Active noise cancelling, explained Active noise cancelling (ANC) feels a little like magic: you press a button and the hum of a plane, a train or an open-plan office simply fades away. Here is what is really happening inside your headp... Audio Explainers Sep 16, 2026
Tech Notes Team How to choose the right laptop in 2026 Buying a laptop is easier when you start from how you will use it, not from the spec sheet. A student writing essays, a designer editing photos and a gamer chasing frame rates need very different mach... Buying guides Laptops Sep 8, 2026